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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Next year, the original Marvel Comic adaptations of the iconic Star Wars trilogy return for new, oversized graphic novels with remastered coloring! It all starts this March as the first original comic adaptation of the greatest space-fantasy film of all time is reborn for the modern age as STAR WARS™: EPISODE IV A NEW HOPE makes it’s triumphant return to comic shops!

Weeks before George Lucas’ first STAR WARS film hit theatres, Marvel gave eager fans their very first look at Luke Skywalker, boldly asking “Will he save the galaxy, or destroy it?” Over 30 years later, you know the answer, but that doesn’t spoil the excitement of reliving this now classic adaptation like you’ve never seen it before – including scenes that never made it to the silver screen! Written by Roy Thomas with art by Howard Chaykin, this iconic story has been remastered for the modern age all-new coloring by Chris Sotomayor.

“When Star Wars took the world by storm in 1977, Marvel Comics was right there with exciting comic adaptations and new stories set in a galaxy far, far away,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “With new Star Wars comics being published by Marvel in 2015, we’re proud to look back on this exciting remastered adaptation of the original film, with remastered adaptations of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi coming later in 2015.”

Debuting in an oversized hardcover format with sophisticated packaging and a new cover by famed artist Adi Granov, relive the original Marvel Comics adventure of Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the villainous Darth Vader again – or for the very first time. It’s six against an entire galaxy – one that’s far, far away and a long time ago!

May the Force be with you, and in the mighty Marvel manner this March when the remastered STAR WARS™: EPISODE IV A NEW HOPE OGN HC comes to comic shops and bookstores in 2015!

Monday, December 15, 2014

Blockbuster team of Mark Waid and Fiona Staples to reimagine iconic characters

Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the hit AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE and CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA horror series, announced today that the company will relaunch one of the longest-running comic series in history with a new direction spearheaded by two of the most acclaimed and best-selling creators in comics today.

ARCHIE #1, hitting next year from writer Mark Waid and artist Fiona Staples, will reenergize the story of Archie and his friends, presenting for the first time ever the origins of everyone’s favorite redheaded teen and his friends while showcasing the beginnings of the historic love triangle between Archie, Betty and Veronica.

The new series will focus on the strengths of the popular characters, their world and harken back to the comic’s humorous and edgier roots, said Archie Comics Publisher/CEO Jon Goldwater.

“The Archie characters aren’t in need of a tune-up, ‘shocking change,’ or revision. These characters have stood the test of time and resonate to this day – we’ve proven that over the last six years,” Goldwater said. “What ARCHIE #1 will do, though, is bring together two of the most talented creators in comics in Mark Waid and Fiona Staples and create a surprising and definitive take on Archie’s origin – a story that has never been. The book will bring back some of the bite of Archie’s original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character’s all-ages appeal. What better way to celebrate 75 years of Archie Andrews?”

Waid, no stranger to major comic book storylines – having penned DC’s Kingdom Come, often cited as one of the best comic series in history among many sterling credits – will bring his knack for reinvigorating long-running properties to create a comic that not only presents Archie and his friends squarely in the present, but also turns up the humor. The story will get its visual personality from the unique direction and presentation of Fiona Staples, the artist on the perennial bestseller and critical darling comic series Saga.

ARCHIE is poised to combine two of the industry’s biggest and most innovative talents as they define some of pop culture’s most memorable characters for fans of all ages.

The groundbreaking relaunch kicks off a bold and multi-platform celebration of 75 years of Archie starting in the latter half of 2015 and rolling through the anniversary year of 2016. The “Archie 75” celebration will include:

“Riverdale,” a one-hour drama written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa based on the iconic Archie comic book characters will debut on Fox, produced in tandem with Warner Brothers Studios and studio-based Berlanti Productions. Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life and the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.

Marc Eckō, the hugely successful tastemaker and fashion designer, has signed on to design an exclusive line of Archie themed apparel for men, from teens to adults, under the Unlable.ME brand. First becoming a nationwide name in the early 1990s, Marc Eckō’s clothing lines have generated billions of dollars at retail since that time, and Fall 2014 marks the return of Marc Eckō as the Operator and Lead Designer of his eponymous label, Marc Eckō Cut & Sew.

A robust and diverse publishing initiative that will feature 75th anniversary-themed periodical, graphic novel, digital and specialty product geared toward new and longtime fans. Editorially, fans can expect to see a targeted digest program retaining the “classic” Archie look and style and the expansion of the world being built in the new ARCHIE series via additional ongoing titles.

ABOUT ARCHIE COMICS:Archie Comics is the leading mass market comic book publisher in the world and the home to a wide array of the most popular humor, action-adventure and superhero characters in entertainment, includingArchie, Jughead, BettyandVeronica, Reggie, Kevin Keller, Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch,Afterlife With Archie, theDark Circle Comicssuperhero characters (The Black Hood, The Fox, The Shield and more), Li’l Jinx and many more. Archie Comics have sold over 2 billion comics worldwide and are published around the world in a number of languages. In addition to comics, Archie characters have been featured prominently in animation, television, film and music. Follow Archie Comics onTwitter,Facebook,YouTubeand theArchie Comics Store.

Friday, December 5, 2014

This January, venture into the dark corners of the Marvel Universe of the 1950s for an all-new globetrotting adventure in OPERATION S.I.N. #1 – the first chapter in a blockbuster new limited series starring fan-favorite characters Peggy Carter and Howard Stark! From blockbuster creators Kathryn Immonen and Rich Ellis comes an untold story of the Marvel Universe spinning out of the explosive events of Original Sin!

At the height of the Cold War, a supremely powerful alien energy source is discovered on Russian soil. In an effort to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, secret agent Peggy Carter and Howard Stark must intercept it before it’s too late. Only they’re not the only interested parties…

A new terrorist splinter group named Hydra is on the hunt, seeking the alien technology for their own sinister purposes. It’s only when a mysterious operative named Woodrow McCord enters the picture that Peggy and Howard will see just how far some people will go to keep Earth safe from harm.

Explore Marvel history like you’ve never seen it before as Peggy Carter, Howard Stark and Woodrow McCord do battle against the rising forces of Hydra. You will not want to miss the first chapter of this epic, spy-espionage thrill ride when OPERATION S.I.N. #1 explodes into comic shops and on to digital devices this January!

Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Entertainment are extremely proud to present your new look at the highly anticipated STAR WARS #1 – the blockbuster new ongoing series welcoming Star Wars™ back home to the House of Ideas! The all-star creative team of Jason Aaron (Thor, Original Sin), artist John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men) and colorist Laura Martin bring a galaxy far, far away to life like never before as the adventures of the Rebel Alliance continue following the events of Star Wars: A New Hope!

“Every story is about the characters, and we'll focus on all the old favorites,” writer Jason Aaron tells Marvel.com “There will be big moments for everyone, from Han to R2-D2. But a major part of the narrative will be driven by Luke Skywalker and his journey of discovery, a journey that will decide the fate of the entire galaxy.”

Taking place immediately after the destruction of the first Death Star, join Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, R2-D2 and C-3PO as the Rebel Alliance attempts to liberate the galaxy from Darth Vader and the tyranny of the Empire! Created in close partnership with Lucasfilm, this new ongoingcomicseries will exist as part of the canon for the Star Wars Universe!

“If you’re not excited for StarWars right now, you must be living under a rock!” says Star Wars Editor Jordan D. White. “All anyone is talking about is that awesome teaser...and it’s still a whole year before the movie comes out! Fortunately, we’ve been working overtime to bring you all-new adventures of the original StarWars gang to satisfy everyone’s hunger for space adventure! Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen, Mark Waid—these are some of the best writers in the comics industry, and they are sparing no expense to craft stories that live up to the classic series with the same feel and tone of the original. Combine them with the amazing artwork of John Cassaday, Salvador Larroca, and Terry Dodson—each one a serious StarWars fan themselves—and trust me...these comics will be everything you could want from a StarWars series.”

The world of Star Wars™ is set to make it’s triumphant return to Marvel beginning in January 2015, and now is your chance to jump on board the brand new series for one of the biggest launches of the year! Take your first step into a larger world when STAR WARS #1 comes to comic shops and digital devices this January!

The newlyformed
Justice League members Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman discover another super
hero on the planet – Aquaman – and the group must band together to prevent a
war between the inhabitants of land and sea as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment,
Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment unleash Justice League: Throne of
Atlantis. Packed with non-stop action, the brand-new 75-minute DC Universe
Original Movie comes to Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on January
27, 2015.

Justice
League: Throne of Atlantis will be available on Blu-rayTM
Combo Pack for $24.98 SRP and on DVD for $19.98 SRP.The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack includes
a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet.* Fans can also
own Justice
League: Throne of Atlantis in Digital HD on January 13 via purchase
from digital retailers.

In Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Cyborg discovers an imminent threat in
the depths of the oceans so powerful that it rallies together the newlyformed
Justice League. Meanwhile, wandering
thousands of feet above the ocean floor is drifter
Arthur Curry, a man with strange
powers who may be the last chance to bridge the ancient Atlantean world with
our own. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League must band together
as they faceoff against warmongering Orm, an army of sea creatures, otherworldly
weapons and perilous odds. In this
all-new epic adventurefrom
the DC Universe, mankind’s only hope of
escaping from the darkness lies
with the guiding light of a man – Aquaman!

“We are thrilled
to introduce this exciting new Justice League film to fans with the release of Justice
League: Throne of Atlantis,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE Vice
President, Family & Animation Marketing and Partner Brands. “As the Justice
League saga continues to expand, fans are looking for exciting new adventures
for this vibrant group of superheroes
and this brand-new film is sure to deliver!”

Justice League: Throne of
Atlantis delivers an action-packed addition to the ongoing series of DC Universe
Original Movies, which have shipped more than 14 million units to date. The
film features brand-new extra content for collectors and fans alike.

BLU-RAYTM
AND DVD ELEMENTS

Justice
League: Throne of Atlantis Blu-rayTM contains the following special features:

Scoring Atlantis: The Sound of the
Deep - Every great film needs a great musical score. Filled with
emotion, music takes us on a dynamic journey as we adventure with the
hero. Throne of Atlantis takes
us on that quest through the eyes of Arthur Curry.

Villains of the Deep – From Ocean
Master to Black Manta to King Shark, each villain operates from his own
deep sense of conviction, presenting an incredible
challenge for the hero in Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman. This documentary goes
into the biographical details
of the villains.

A Sneak Peak at Batman vs. Robin – An advance look at the next DC Universe Original Movie
with the creators and cast.

Bonus cartoons from the DC Comics
Vault

Justice
League: Throne of Atlantis DVD contains the following special features:

A Sneak Peak at Batman vs. Robin – An advance look at the next DC Universe Original Movie with the creators
and cast.

Bonus cartoons from the DC Comics
Vault

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

Justice League: Throne of Atlantiswill be available for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high
definition and standard definition on their favorite devices from select
digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation,
Target Ticket, Vudu, Xbox and others. Starting January 27, Justice League: Throne of Atlantiswill also be available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and
satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET

*Digital HD with UltraViolet
allows fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on
their favorite devices. Digital HD with UltraViolet is included with the
purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. Digital HD with UltraViolet allows
consumers to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs,
computers, tablets and smartphones through UltraViolet retail services like
CinemaNow, Flixster, Target Ticket, VUDU and more. For more information on
compatible devices, go to wb.com/ultravioletdevices.
Consult an UltraViolet Retailer for details and requirements and for a list of
HD-compatible devices.

About Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment, Inc.

Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's
home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment, technical
operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and
next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception,
WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods
(Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through
and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a
significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles
worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and
licensees, as well as directly to consumers through WBShop.com

About DC Entertainment:

DC
Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green
Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.)
and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across
Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many
key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media,
including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home
entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic
books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is
the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

About Warner Bros.
Animation

Warner Bros. Animation
(WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment
industry, producing and developing both CG and traditionally animated projects
for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. For TV, WBA
produces series such as Teen Titans Go!,
The Tom and Jerry Show and the
upcoming Be Cool Scooby-Doo! and Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production
for Cartoon Network; original animated DC Nation shorts for Cartoon Network; and
the forthcoming Mike Tyson Mysteries series for Cartoon Network’s Adult
Swim. As the home of the iconic animated characters from
the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces
highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Original
Movies — for DVD. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has
won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an
Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two
Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).